There's nothing quite like a Caprese Salad in the height of tomato season. I find myself making a traditional Caprese Salad 3-4 times a week during the summer. It's also an integral part of a dinner party spread or just paired with my summery turkey meatballs with angel hair pasta. Not only because it's delish, [...]
Listen friends, I LOVE a Cabbage Salad. But a coleslaw... no thank you. Give me a bright cabbage salad that's reminiscent of a slaw but with a citrus vinaigrette and we are in business! Why I Love This Recipe I'm truly obsessed with this recipe. It's bright, crunchy, refreshing and perfectly seasoned. The cabbage stays [...]
Santa Maria Tri Tip was a regular on my private chef life rotation and I'm pretty sure it's the BEST way to feed a crowd meat without a lot of effort. [...]
Today, I'm sharing 20 ways that you can make avocado toast. Whether you want it plain or with all the toppings, the possibilities are endless! [...]
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When we were in Oahu a few weeks ago, I made it my personal mission to eat every Poke bowl I could find! I think I’ve officially become a poke master. So roll up your sleeves and let's get into some homemade Poke Bowls. [...]
Mama Dalkin’s Cucumber Salad is coming in HOT!! She used to make us her version of this every night with dinner. It is the easiest cucumber salad to make. I’ve since added a few things (mainly heaps and heaps of freshly crumbled feta and herbs)! You need this on the side of all your meals! [...]
Can you believe we've never done a Scallop recipe here in WGC? Blasphemous! We're changing that today with this Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta and a how to guide on perfect Scallops! [...]
You guys, all I can say is BLOOD ORANGE SALAD! Citrus season is here, which means my farmers market has an abundance of blood oranges, and naturally, I'm going to stock up on as many while I still can. So what better way to use all of that glorious citrus than by making this quick [...]
Here's the deal with this Asian Chicken Slaw... It's awesome. Epic. So good you'll want to lick the bottom of the bowl just to make sure that every last bit of goodness has been consumed and none is left to waste. [...]
Happy 2023 Friends!! Here are 23 of my favorite healthy-ish recipes from dinner ideas to meal-prep lunches to kick this year off on a delicious foot! HEALTHY RECIPES FOR LUNCH: DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl If you’ve been a big fan of the Chipotle Burrito Bowl for as long as you can remember, here’s how to [...]
Talk about easy side dishes for Thanksgiving - this Peas and Pancetta situation couldn't be easier or more delicious!! [...]
Everyone loves roasted carrots. They're simple to make, and they taste delicious. Plus, they're a great side dish for any kind of meal. If you're looking for a recipe that will teach you how to make the perfect roasted carrots, you've come to the right place. We'll show you how to do it step by [...]
It’s Poppy’s world - I’m just living in it! And when the girl requests waffles for breakfast (after seeing them on a weekend getaway recently) waffles are what’s on tap! And these Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Waffles are perfect! Not only are these Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Waffles loaded with flavor from the apples and [...]
Coming in hot today with Poppy's current obsession, Easy Pesto Pasta + some hot tips on how to preserve that delish pesto through fall and winter!! Why I Love This Recipe Pesto is easy to make and keep on hand for easy meals such as this pasta! Kids will love the fun color. I like [...]
This Tomato Confit (infused with a little bit of saffron) is 100% about to revolutionize the way you eat! It's perfection!! It also goes perfect with so many recipes. You can use it on top of this Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich or goes perfect with this Pasta Salad! There are so many ways to use [...]
Given the fact that I am a self proclaimed taco-holic, how is it possible that we don’t have a shrimp taco recipe on whats gaby cooking? [...]
There's an art to making the perfect fish tacos!! And today, I'm sharing my secrets. [...]
Like I said at the top of this dinner party menu, the Shawarma spice rub is too good to pass up. So rather than just use it on the salmon, I also made some marinated Shawarma Olives to go with it and let's just say this.... best to make a double batch! My obsession with [...]
We all know I live for a mushroom moment - these Crispy Wild Mushrooms are the perfect side dish! Let's talk about Crispy Wild Mushrooms! A few things to keep in mind when making mushrooms: You should never run your mushrooms under water or rinse them. Instead, just brush them off with a clean towel [...]
This recipe was a happy accident and I might never make rice another way ever again! Crispy Rice is cooked rice, toss with caramelized onions and dotted with butter that's then baked to perfection. It is actual perfection and the perfect thing to serve alongside some Shawarma Salmon or Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp along with some [...]
Say hello to the first fish recipe I ever made as a private chef! Pan Fried Sole with Lemon and Herbs was a favorite for my first clients and let me tell you... it was delish but it wasn't nearly as beautiful as this photo! lol Why I Love This Recipe Pan Fried Sole is [...]
Let's get right into it. Making a meal out of canned beans is incredibly useful, especially when we're doing a lot of cooking out of the pantry. So in honor of the occasion, below you'll find 35 recipes to make with a can of beans!! We're got all sorts of flavors going on but a [...]
Gaby's Guide to Los Angeles got a facelift! Oh man was this tough. It was like picking my favorite children... but I've narrowed it down to my favorite restaurants of the moment! [...]
Spring produce is overflowing at the farmers markets right now, so that means we're highlighting some of our fav spring produce like peas and giving you an abundance of ideas of what to cook with it. If you missed the ode to Asparagus - check it out! But today it's all about PEAS!! They are [...]
I've got deep dish on my mind - Castelvetrano Deep Dish Pizza to be exact! We're made this deep dish dough before and if you've made it yourselves, you know it's otherworldly. Veggie Style Deep Dish Bacon and Brussels Deep Dish Sausage Fennel Deep Dish Today it's coming in the form of this Castelvetrano Olive [...]
Adding another one of the easiest fish recipes to your repertoire... Fish en Papillote with tomatoes and basil! Ya'll know I love an easy fish recipe. Something that doesn't splatter my stove and doesn't leave a fishy smell behind well after dinner. Something that takes very little prep time but truly packs some flavor. I [...]
Make way for another incredible fish recipe... Baked White Fish with Charred Tomatoes and Feta! You know I'm already obsessed with different ways of making fish. Give me a steamed, broiled or baked fish any day of the week. I'm always trying to keep my stove as clean as possible for as long as possible. [...]
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Here it is guys!! I've been working on a Baby Food 101 post for quite some time now and it's here! I've got tips and tricks that I've gathered from pediatricians, tons of simple puree recipes, all the tools and appliances we used to get Poppy started on solids, WGC adaptable recipes for babies and [...]
Give me any large bowl with a creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta and it's on! Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta was another one of my childhood favs along with that Garlic Buttered Angel Hair from a few weeks back. The creamy tomato sauce made with both canned tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes is heavenly. And makes the [...]
I told you guys a few weeks ago I was having a corn moment... and I meant it! Today it's all about this Roasted Pepper and Corn Salad! [...]
Steak Tacos with Corn Salsa are my JAM this summer! Easy grilling + a delish salsa = game over! Why I Love This Recipe Growing up in AZ meant we were right over the border from some of my favorite towns in Mexico, Puerto Penasco. There was always someone who was up for a quick [...]
Summer salads are going strong these days - and today we’re making a Loaded Steak Salad Bowl with Yogurt Green Goddess!! I also highly recommend this sauce with my steamed salmon recipe! Why I Love This Recipe We all know I feel very strongly about dressings, vinaigrettes and sauces. It’s a MAJOR part of life in [...]
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It's was a sad day over here a few weeks ago when I found out the Trader Joe's Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette was being discontinued. I've been told this a few times in the past, but the sales associate told me that this time it was for good. I AM GUTTED. That vinegar was so [...]
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The carb train never stops around here and recently this Lemon Kale Pesto Pasta has been on my mind!! We love pesto here on WGC. Any herby, green, delicious sauce is fair game in my book. We'll add it on top of protein, use it as the base of pizza, we'll use it as a [...]
Earlier this month we rounded up our favorite chicken thigh recipes and then a few weeks later I developed this gem and OMG is it amazing! Get ready for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smashed Peas!! Here's what happened: these chicken thighs get seared to perfection so their skin crisps up and the fat from the [...]
You asked for it - a vegetarian version of everyones fav larb recipe from the cookbook... Mushroom Kale Larb Bowls! We've made Larb a handful of ways before here on WGC and in my cookbooks! There's chicken larb, beef larb, larb lettuce wraps and if you have my most recent cookbook, salmon larb. These Mushroom [...]
Your new favorite bowl recipe is here - this Avocado Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is jammed packed with cilantro quinoa, pico, beans, shrimp and of course avocado! [...]
I don't know about you guys but I have been trying to slam as many vegetables into this bod as humanly possible these days! And most recently it's been coming in the form of this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecorino, Grapes and Marcona Almonds and OMG IT'S DIVINE! It's pretty clear we all love [...]
Happy 2021 Friends!! In you're looking to clean things up a bit after the holiday cookie binge, I get it! Here are 21 of my fav recipes to kick this year off on a delicious (and healthy-ish) foot! Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes Miso Salmon with Season Ginger Noodles Chicken Larb [...]
There really isn't a day that goes by without me craving some form of a potato. These days, I'm all about the Crispy Potato Latkes which is fitting as Hanukkah starts this weekend! [...]
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